S.B. No. 890 amends the Government Code to expand the definition of "active judicial officer" to include individuals serving as judges in statutory probate courts, in addition to those already listed. It also modifies the definition of "retired judicial officer" by specifying that visiting judges can serve as judges in constitutional county courts, statutory county courts, and statutory probate courts, while removing the previous references to specific sections of the law regarding their appointment. These changes aim to clarify the eligibility of certain judicial officers for a license to carry a handgun.

The bill stipulates that the changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses occurring before this date will continue to be governed by the law in effect at that time. This ensures that the new definitions and provisions do not retroactively affect past offenses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 411.201 (Government Code 411)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 411.201 (Government Code 411)
Engrossed: Government Code 411.201 (Government Code 411)
House Committee Report: Government Code 411.201 (Government Code 411)
Enrolled: Government Code 411.201 (Government Code 411)